How to Unlock Stratagems in Helldivers 2

Stratagems are very important in Helldivers 2. You can find the detailed information you need in this guide to unlock more stratagems and make yourself stronger than before.

All Stratagems and How to Unlock them

Unlocking stratagems in Helldivers 2 is crucial for enhancing your chances of survival amidst the relentless onslaught of enemies. Your ship’s arsenal can provide invaluable support on the battlefield, but first, you must navigate the process of unlocking these powerful tools.

How to get Stratagems

To acquire new stratagems, you’ll need to undertake operations to gain access to ship management options. Once unlocked, you can peruse a list of available stratagems, each offering unique stats, traits, and unlock requirements.

Among the myriad options, several stand out as particularly effective choices:

  1. “Guard Dog” Rover: Accessible through the Engineering Bay at Level 10, this stratagem deploys a drone to swiftly eliminate hordes of foes, bolstering your offensive capabilities.
  2. Eagle Strafing Run: Obtainable via the Hangar for 1500 R, this stratagem unleashes a devastating airstrike, swiftly dispatching smaller targets within its range.
  3. Orbital 380MM HE Barrage: Acquirable through the Orbital Cannons at Level 8, this stratagem excels at clearing out expansive areas, thanks to its wide radius of destruction.
  4. Stalwart: Available via the Patriotic Administration Center for 3500 R, this stratagem equips you to handle large enemy groups with ease, eliminating the need for frequent reloads.
  5. Shield Generator Relay: Attainable through the Bridge at Level 10, this stratagem erects a formidable shield, providing vital protection against enemy assaults and allowing for crucial recovery time.

All Stratagems

Helldivers 2 boasts a total of 45 stratagems across six distinct categories: Patriotic Administration Center, Orbital Cannons Stratagems, Hangar Stratagems, Bridge Stratagems, Engineering Bay Stratagems, and Robotics Workshop. Mastery of these diverse tools is key to triumphing over the alien menace.

Patriotic Administration Centre Stratagems

Stratagem NameCall-In TimeUsesCooldown TimeStrategem TraitsHow to Unlock
Machine Gun3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
Automatically when starting the game.
Anti-Material Rifle3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
5000 R
Stalwart3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
3500 R
Expendable Anti-Tank2 SecondsUnlimited70 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
Explosive
Available at Level 3
Recoilless Rifle3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
Explosive
Available at Level 5
Flamethrower3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
Incendiary
Available at Level 10
Autocannon3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
Available at Level 10
Railgun3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
Available at Level 20
Spear3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
Available at Level 20
Patriotic Administration Centre Stratagems List

Orbital Cannons Stratagems

Stratagem NameCall-In TimeUsesCooldown TimeStrategem TraitsHow to Unlock
Orbital Gatling Barrage2 SecondsUnlimited80 SecondsExplosive
Orbital
1500 R
Orbital Airburst Strike2 SecondsUnlimited120 SecondsExplosive
Orbital
Available at Level 5
Orbital 120MM HE Barrage5 SecondsUnlimited240 SecondsExplosive
Orbital
Available at Level 5
Orbital 380MM HE Barrage6 SecondsUnlimited240 SecondsExplosive
Orbital
Available at Level 8
Orbital Walking Barrage3 SecondsUnlimited240 SecondsExplosive
Orbital
Available at Level 10
Orbital Laser2 Seconds3300 SecondsOrbitalAvailable at Level 15
Orbital Railcannon Strike1 SecondsUnlimited210 SecondsOrbitalAvailable at Level 20
Orbital Cannons Stratagems List

Hangar Stratagems

Stratagem NameCall-In TimeUsesCooldown TimeStrategem TraitsHow to Unlock
Eagle Strafing Run0 Seconds315 SecondsEagle1500 R
Eagle Airstrike0 Seconds215 SecondsExplosive
Eagle
4000 R
Eagle Cluster Bomb0 Seconds415 SecondsExplosive
Eagle
Available at Level 3
Eagle Napalm Airstrike0 Seconds215 SecondsExplosive
Eagle
Available at Level 5
Jump Pack5 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsHellpod
Backpack
Available at Level 8
Eagle Smoke Strike0 Seconds215 SecondsExplosive
Eagle
Available at Level 8
Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods0 Seconds215 SecondsExplosive
Eagle
Available at Level 10
Eagle 500KG Bomb0 Seconds1N/AExplosive
Eagle
Available at Level 15
Hangar Stratagems List

Bridge Stratagems

Stratagem NameCall-In TimeUsesCooldown TimeStrategem TraitsHow to Unlock
Orbital Precision Strike4 SecondsUnlimited100 SecondsExplosiveOrbitalAvailable from the start of the game.
Orbital Gas Strike2 SecondsUnlimited75 SecondsExplosiveOrbital4000 R
Orbital EMS Strike2 SecondsUnlimited75 SecondsOrbitalAvailable at Level 5
Orbital Smoke Strike2 SecondsUnlimited100 SecondsExplosiveOrbitalAvailable at Level 8
HMG Replacement3 SecondsUnlimited180 SecondsHellpodAvailable at Level 10
Shield Generator Relay0 SecondsUnlimited90 SecondsHellpodAvailable at Level 10
Tesla Tower3 SecondsUnlimited150 SecondsHellpodSentryAvailable at Level 15
Bridge Stratagems List

Engineering Bay Stratagems

Stratagem NameCall-In TimeUsesCooldown TimeStrategem TraitsHow to Unlock
Anti-Personnel Minefield3 SecondsUnlimited180 SecondsHellpod
Explosive
1500 R
Supply Pack5 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsHellpod
Backpack
4000 R
Grenade Launcher3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
Explosive
Available at Level 5
Laser Canon3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
Available at Level 5
Incendiary Mines3 SecondsUnlimited180 SecondsHellpod
Explosive
Available at Level 8
“Guard Dog” Rover5 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsHellpod
Backpack
Available at Level 10
Ballistic Shield Backpack5 SecondsUnlimited300 SecondsHellpod
Backpack
Available at Level 12
Arc Thrower3 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsSupport Weapon
Hellpod
Available at Level 15
Shield Generator Pack5 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsHellpod
Backpack
Available at Level 20
Engineering Bay Stratagems List

Robotics Workshop Stratagems

Stratagem NameCall-In TimeUsesCooldown TimeStrategem TraitsHow to Unlock
Machine Gun Sentry3 SecondsUnlimited180 SecondsHellpodSentry1500 R
Gatling Sentry3 SecondsUnlimited180 SecondsHellpodSentryAvailable at Level 5
Mortar Sentry3 SecondsUnlimited180 SecondsHellpodExplosiveSentryAvailable at Level 8
“Guard Dog”5 SecondsUnlimited480 SecondsHellpodBackpackAvailable at Level 10
Autocannon Sentry3 SecondsUnlimited180 SecondsHellpodSentryAvailable at Level 13
Rocket Sentry3 SecondsUnlimited180 SecondsHellpodExplosiveSentryAvailable at Level 15
EMS Mortar Sentry3 SecondsUnlimited180 SecondsHellpodExplosiveSentryAvailable at Level 20
Robotics Workshop Stratagems List

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